Standard Chartered – Going Backward Again
* Solid 1Q20 Result: Standard Chartered plc (2888.HK/STAN.LN) [STAN] reported a fairly robust set of 1Q20 results – coming in at USD 517 mn,...
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Bank Contingent Capital & Coronavirus Contagion
When you purchase bank contingent capital, you may marry it for the foreseeable future. Coronavirus contagion is challenging this contractual...
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HSBC Holdings Plc – Not Buying It
Weak 1Q20 Result: HSBC Holdings plc (HSBA.LN/5.HK) [HSBC] reported 1Q20 earnings of USD 2.25bn – missing consensus forecasts by 13%. Linked...
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HSBC – A Mitigated Disaster
The global behemoth reported losses in N America, in Europe and almost all income gone from MENA. The bank reports mark downs, impairments, from...
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China Gas Short Interest Plunges as Placement Provides Exit
We take a look at the latest SFC data released today evening on short position reporting in Hong Kong for the week ended 17 April 2020.Total short...
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